Straight Up With Steph
Your podcast for real tips on healthy posture, healthy habits, and a healthy life!
Episodes
103 episodes
The Legal Reality of OPAs, Dental Hygiene Autonomy & The Future of Dentistry
Could the solution to the hygiene shortage actually create new legal problems for dental practices?In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I'm joined by Dr. Derik Sven for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we'...
Ep 101: The Truth About Assisted Hygiene
Assisted hygiene - could it actually be one of the best solutions to today's hygiene shortage?In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I sit down with hygienist and practice consultant Courtney Wager, RDH, to break down one ...
Ep 100: Why Your Dental Stool Is Killing Your Back
Your stool might be costing you more than you realize.Most dental professionals spend more than 1,500 hours per year sitting, yet very few of us think about whether our stool is helping or hurting us.In th...
Ep 99: The Future of Dental Hygiene, Practice Ownership & Where Dentistry Is Headed
Dentistry is changing—and whether you love it or hate it, the conversation needs to happen.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I welcome back former ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler for an honest discussion about the fut...
Ep 98: Hair Loss, Collagen Loss & Aging Skin: What Every Woman Should Know
Hair thinning, collagen loss, and aging skin can feel like they happen overnight in midlife—but there’s actually a lot happening behind the scenes.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, dermatologist and Menopause Society ...
Ep 97: The Hormone Replacement Therapy Conversation Every Woman Needs to Hear
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I’m joined by certified nurse midwife and menopause specialist Sarah Shealy, CNM, MSCP, for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health: hormone replace...
Ep 96: Why You're Leaking, Hurting, or Constantly Peeing: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Leaking when you sneeze? Constantly running to the bathroom? Feeling pressure, heaviness, or disconnected from your core? These symptoms may have more to do with your pelvic floor than you realize.In this episode of ...
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Ep 95: Why the Hygiene Department Is NOT a Loss Leader (Production, Systems & Growth Explained)
Is the hygiene department really a loss leader… or have we just been looking at it all wrong?In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Richkowski, RDH, founder of Hygiene Mastery and managing partner of Fo...
Ep 94: EMDR Therapy Explained: Overcome Trauma + Anxiety + Rewire Your Brain
If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I still reacting like this even though I know better?” — this episode is going to hit.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I sit down with EMD...
Ep 93: Should You Work Out During Your Period or While Pregnant? (What Women Need to Know)
If you’ve ever felt like your body is changing and no one really explained why… this episode is for you.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I sit down with Dr. Jen Fraboni to break down what’s act...
Ep 92: How to Communicate Across Generations (Gen Z vs Millennials Explained)
Ever feel like you’re speaking a completely different language than your patients, coworkers, or even your own team?I had that exact moment with a patient when I realized… I might not be as “cool” or relatable as I thought 😅 And it made ...
Ep 91: How to Train Your Brain for Better Focus, Memory & Mental Clarity
What if your brain isn’t declining… it’s just undertrained? What if simple brain games can improve it?In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I sit down with Jules from BrainBodyByJules to break down ...
Ep 90: Dermatologist Explains Why Your Skin Changes During Perimenopause
Wrinkles, hormonal acne, melasma, and dry skin can suddenly appear in your 40s — and hormones may be the reason.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and Menopause Society Certified Pract...
Ep 89: Constipation, Gas, and What Your Poop Says About Your Gut Health
Constipation, bloating, gas, and poop—these are topics people rarely talk about, but they can reveal a lot about what’s happening inside your gut.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I continue my conversation with gastroenterolog...
Ep 88: How To Heal Your Gut With Dr Will Bulsiewicz
Your gut microbiome affects far more than digestion.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I’m joined by gastroenterologist and bestselling author Will Bulsiewicz to talk about the science behind the gut microbiome and why fiber may...
Ep 87: Alternative Careers in Dentistry: Opportunities Beyond the Operatory
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, we’re talking about something I get asked about all the time—career options in dentistry outside of clinical practice.After more than 17 years as a dental hygienist and building my co...
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Ep 86: Endometriosis Symptoms Every Woman Should Know Plus Tips for Hygiene Students
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur Dana Paladino, RDH, to talk about a topic that impacts millions of women yet is still widely misunderstood—endometriosis. Dana shares her pe...
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Ep 85: Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You In Midlife (Here’s Why)
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Maggie Topham, integrative health coach and passionate advocate for helping women thrive in midlife. Maggie shares her powerful personal journey—from feeling lost, exhausted, and “fluff...
Ep 84: Sleeping but Still Exhausted? What’s Really Disrupting Your Sleep
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick, a neurologist and board-certified sleep and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, to break down what actually matters when it comes to sleep.We tal...
Ep 83: Why Screens Are Ruining Our Vision (And What To Do About It)
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a functional optometrist and founder of MyVisionFirst, to talk about something most of us never learned: the difference between eyesight and vision — and why it mat...
Ep 82: Why Most Dental Practices Struggle—and How To Fix It
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Dr. David Rice—dentist, coach, and founder of Ignite DDS—for a real, honest conversation about leadership, practice ownership, hygiene value, and the future of dentistry.Dr. Rice s...
Ep 81: Muscle, Metabolism & Perimenopause: What Women Need to Know
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined again by registered dietitian and perimenopause expert Laura Berger for a deeper dive into muscle, metabolism, fat loss, and the biggest mistakes women are making with nutrition and training...
Ep 80: Early Signs of Hearing Loss You’re Ignoring — And How They Affect Your Brain
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity.We talk about why hearing loss sneak...
Ep 79: Why Your Old Diets Don’t Work Anymore: The Real Reason Women Gain Weight
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by registered dietitian and creator of The Perimenopause Diet, Laura Berger, for a deeply validating and eye-opening conversation about body changes in your 30s and 40s, perimenopau...
Ep 78: Hair Myths Debunked: What Actually Works for Healthy Hair Growth
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with clinical trichologist Dorian White to talk about all things hair and scalp health. We cover everything from tight hairstyles and traction alopecia to the science behind scalp c...
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